A+ Children's Academy

Summary:

A+ Children's Academy is a public charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 96 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has faced significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a ranking among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

According to the key insights, A+ Children's Academy has chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 21.6% to 68.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Ohio State Tests, is also well below the state and district averages, with only 16.7% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Science in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 64%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools, with a rating of 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Finland Elementary School, A+ Children's Academy consistently underperforms in academic metrics, student attendance, and overall school rankings. The school's per-student spending of $6,666 in 2018-2019 is also lower than the nearby public schools, which may contribute to the challenges in academic performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

114 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207-4031

(614) 491-8502

District: A+ Children's Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1433^rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.6%

African American:

33.3%

Two or more races:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A+ Children's Academy ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A+ Children's Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks A+ Children's Academy 1433^rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See A+ Children's Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

A+ Children's Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks A+ Children's Academy 752^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A+ Children's Academy

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Rank History for all students at A+ Children's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2015	23.92	1343^rd	1684	20.2%
2016	16.67	1398^th	1678	16.7%
2017	27.95	1244^th	1651	24.7%
2018	17.67	1356^th	1636	17.1%
2019	15.83	1414^th	1676	15.6%
2021	10.87	1387^th	1610	13.9%
2022	5.12	1530^th	1588	3.7%
2023	14.34	1327^th	1596	16.9%
2024	8.75	1433^rd	1577	9.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A+ Children's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	23.72	1211^th	1465	17.3%
2019	23.46	1206^th	1465	17.7%
2021	14.55	1180^th	1404	16.0%
2022	6.31	1355^th	1419	4.5%
2023	19.37	1177^th	1447	18.7%
2024	9.52	1358^th	1484	8.5%

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Rank History for Male students at A+ Children's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.18	1195^th	1535	22.1%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A+ Children's Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	48	24	1	1	0	5	79
2014	60	34	1	0	0	9	104
2015	68	39	2	1	0	18	128
2016	73	38	3	3	0	16	133
2017	56	48	3	5	0	10	122
2018	52	39	5	4	0	19	119
2019	53	48	3	9	0	17	130
2020	44	44	5	4	0	22	119
2021	45	33	6	2	0	23	109
2022	46	24	7	2	3	24	106
2023	39	32	4	5	3	13	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A+ Children's Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	79	5.8	13.6	84.8
2014	104	15.3	6.7	85.6
2015	128	n/a	n/a	80.5
2016	133	16.0	8.3	79.7
2017	122	10.0	12.2	n/a
2018	119	9.0	13.2	n/a
2019	130	10.0	13.0	96.2
2020	119	9.0	13.2	n/a
2021	109	9.0	12.1	n/a
2022	106	9.0	11.7	n/a
2023	96	9.0	10.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A+ Children's Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	79	5.8	13.6	84.8
2014	104	15.3	6.7	85.6
2015	128	n/a	n/a	80.5
2016	133	16.0	8.3	79.7
2017	122	10.0	12.2	n/a
2018	119	9.0	13.2	n/a
2019	130	10.0	13.0	96.2
2020	119	9.0	13.2	n/a
2021	109	9.0	12.1	n/a
2022	106	9.0	11.7	n/a
2023	96	9.0	10.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for A+ Children's Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,666
2022	$9,274
2023	$11,122

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A+ Children's Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1414^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1327^th of 1596 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (A+ Children's Academy)	23.5	16.7	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A+ Children's Academy)	44.4	53.8	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (A+ Children's Academy)	73.3	12.5	60.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A+ Children's Academy)	57.1	25	32.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	130	96	26.2%
African American	48	32	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	9	5	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	53	39	26.4%
Two or More Races	17	13	23.5%

Schools Near A+ Children's Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
A+ Children's Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	114 Obetz Rd	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	A+ Children's Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 491-8502	96	9	10.6		39 (40.6%)	32 (33.3%)	5 (5.2%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	13 (13.5%)	8.7	1433^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	9.1%		14.3	1327^th of 1596 public elementary schools	16.9%	106	16.7				16.7						41.7				$11,122
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	775 Bartfield Dr	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5421	335	19	17.6		135 (40.3%)	136 (40.6%)	17 (5.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (12.2%)	22.9	1229^th of 1577 public elementary schools	22.1%		26.8	1183^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	25.9%	46	52.1		35.6	43.1	22.9				40.0	45.1	54.2				$13,307
Parsons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3231 Lee Ellen Pl	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5099	354	22	16.0		208 (58.8%)	83 (23.4%)	23 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.0%)	7.9	1452^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	7.9%		7.2	1472^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	7.8%	20	11.6		22.0	21.4	6.8				40.0	41.5	22.7				$14,322
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	K-3	745 Rathmell Rd	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Hamilton Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 491-8044	952	47	20.2	55.9%	624 (65.5%)	150 (15.8%)	49 (5.1%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (11.8%)								(n/a)			80.8						78.5						$7,998
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield	Public, Charter	K-8	3220 Groveport Rd	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 986-0116	277	14	19.7		56 (20.2%)	169 (61.0%)	11 (4.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	37 (13.4%)	38.9	1047^th of 1577 public elementary schools	33.6%		33.7	1105^th of 1596 public elementary schools	30.8%	58	39.1	30.0	61.5	58.3	17.4	33.3	17.6	40.0	50.0	62.5	73.9	44.4	47.1	50.0	$9,535
Watkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Watkins Rd	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6411	295	17	17.3		39 (13.2%)	190 (64.4%)	23 (7.8%)	5 (1.7%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (11.2%)	3.9	1529^th of 1577 public elementary schools	3.0%		7.3	1466^th of 1596 public elementary schools	8.1%	63	15.6		7.1	20.5	9.4				14.3	28.2	21.9				$15,433
Summit Academy Community School-Columbus	Public, Charter	K-5	2521 Fairwood Ave Ste 100	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Summit Academy Community School-Columbus	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 237-5497	29	3	10.2		5 (17.2%)	19 (65.5%)	3 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)															$12,711
Lincoln Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	579 E Markison Ave	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5524	251	16	15.6		68 (27.1%)	134 (53.4%)	18 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.0%)	9.4	1413^th of 1577 public elementary schools	10.4%		15	1318^th of 1596 public elementary schools	17.4%	95	14.8		27.3	2.8	11.1	30.4			27.3	11.1	25.9	34.8			$16,807
Southwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1500 S 4th St	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5553	273	16	17.0		112 (41.0%)	105 (38.5%)	21 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.8%)	5.4	1504^th of 1577 public elementary schools	4.6%		9.3	1422^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	10.9%	82	12.5		24.1	20.9	7.5	5.6			25.8	19.0	19.5	22.2			$15,645
Finland Elementary School	Public	K-4	1835 Finland Ave	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	South-Western City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 801-8125	355	20	18.1	82.0%	161 (45.4%)	74 (20.8%)	73 (20.6%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.3%)	16.8	1299^th of 1577 public elementary schools	17.6%		39.2	1058^th of 1596 public elementary schools	33.7%	241			28.2	45.8					32.1	44.6					$12,496

Frequently Asked Questions about A+ Children's Academy

What is the racial makeup of A+ Children's Academy?

Students at A+ Children's Academy are 41% White, 33% African American, 14% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend A+ Children's Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended A+ Children's Academy.

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A+ Children's Academy ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Ohio elementary schools.

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